Wells Fargo has initiated coverage on Installed Building Products Inc (IBP) with an Equal-Weight rating, marking the firm’s first assessment of the company’s investment potential. This rating reflects an analysis of IBP's business dynamics and growth prospects in the consumer products sector, where it specializes in installing insulation for the residential new construction market.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Installed Building Products operates through three segments: Installation, Distribution, and Manufacturing. The company employs approximately 10,800 full-time workers and has a market capitalization of $6.6 billion. As of November 18, 2025, IBP's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 25.96, with an earnings per share of 9.29 and a notable dividend yield of 60.5%.
Looking ahead, IBP's upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 5, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $2.14 and revenue of $689.4 million, followed by another report on August 4, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $2.93 and revenue of $773.9 million. Recent performance has shown volatility, with the company exceeding earnings estimates in several quarters, particularly in Q3 2025, where it reported an EPS of $3.18 against an expectation of $2.76, a positive surprise of 15.1%.
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